Dialysis Tech - Unity Hospital in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Dialysis Tech

Department: Dialysis

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 5:00AM-9:00PM

SUMMARY:

As a Dialysis Tech, your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is crucial to sustaining the lives of our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care - Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; obtain blood samples and culture specimens; calculate fluid removal based on nursing assessment; respond to treatment complications and inspect and evaluate dialysis access site, under direction of the Registered Nurse.

Reporting - Monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment and record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience.

Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT preferred.

Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills preferred.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $22.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.